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Most people, especially if they don’t live in East Africa, book their entire trip to Ngorongoro through a tour operator.
These Ngorongoro Conservation Area vacation packages usually include the cost of accommodation, transportation within Tanzania, and the cost of park & activity fees.
The cost of Ngorongoro Conservation Area vacation packages can vary greatly depending on what kind of Ngorongoro safari you want to go on: duration of trip, type of accommodation, activities you do while there, etc.
Some reputable places online where you can buy Ngorongoro travel packages include:
- SafariBookings,
- TourRadar, and
- Discover Africa.
What will remain the same no matter which of the many Ngorongoro travel packages you opt for is what you will pay the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority for access to the Conservation Area and Crater.
You can find the latest Ngorongoro Crater fees here.
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Opening Hours
All gates and barriers in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area open between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The one exception is the Seneto Descent Gate which closes at 4 p.m.
All vehicles must be out of the Ngorongoro Crater by 6:00 p.m.
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What Is It Like to Actually Be in the Crater?
In one word, divine!
It is no surprise to me that life probably had its beginnings in this part of the world.
I often say: the sun shines differently in the Ngorongoro Crater!
I remember standing out in the wild, in the middle of the Crater, with zebra around me and Maasai sitting on the ground tending to their cattle not far away. It was otherworldly!
(Thank God I didn’t know at the time that the Crater had the densest known population of lions! I don’t think I would have enjoyed the moment quite so much if I did. 😯 )
Honestly, the Crater is just really grand!
Whether it’s standing on the rim and trying to take in the whole Crater from above, or having lunch while sitting on thick tree roots by the Ngoitokok springs, or the crazy drive descending into or ascending out of the Crater, this is not an experience you’ll easily forget.
If you ever have a chance to visit, I cannot recommend it enough!
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area Fees (Included in Most Ngorongoro Travel Packages)
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N.B.: You CANNOT pay your Ngorongoro Crater fees in cash at the gates of the Conservation Area itself. You can with a VISA/Mastercard, though, subject to an additional service charge of 1.5%. To avoid the additional charge, pay these fees in advance at NMB, a local bank.
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You can find NMB branches all over the country. The ones in Arusha and Karatu (approximately half an hour away) might be your best bet though.
Photo Credits: South-African-Lodges.com, Journey in Style, Gibb’s Farm, Gites.fr, David Berkowitz, Jonathan Gill, Wikimapia.org, SpotiStarehe.com, AVSIM Library, Tourism Update, epcp, George Lamson, The Luxury Safari Company, SophieStolle, Brocken Inaglory, George Lamson, Wild Secret Safaris